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Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce News

News and press releases from Inverclyde Chamber, our members and our partner organisations at Scottish and British Chambers of Commerce.

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19/08/2021

CalMac Community Fund Opens For Applications

Delivered in partnership with Foundation Scotland, the CalMac Community Fund is looking to support vital community services to restart or continue in each of the areas supported by the fund.
17/08/2021

UK Government Launches Plan For A Hydrogen Economy

The UK Government has published its long-awaited plans for a UK-wide hydrogen economy, which it says could be worth £900m and create more than 9,000 high-quality jobs by the end of the decade, rising to £13bn and 100,000 new jobs by 2050.
17/08/2021

Scottish Government Launches COVID Recovery Consultation

A new consultation has been launched to seek the public’s views on legislative reform to support Scotland’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
13/08/2021

Coronavirus Asymptomatic Workplace Testing In Scotland

All businesses and organisations in Scotland with 10 or more staff can now sign up for free asymptomatic workplace testing for coronavirus (COVID-19).
13/08/2021

Help to Grow: Management Scheme

Help to Grow: Management aims to support senior managers of small and medium-sized businesses to boost their business’s performance, resilience, and long-term growth.
13/08/2021

Business Growth Scheme Open To Next Group Of Space Entrepreneurs

A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space has given a total of 31 businesses a £900,000 boost and created new jobs - and the search is now on to find the next group of entrepreneurs.
13/08/2021

Fund To Support Food & Drink Producers And Suppliers

Applications are open for a fund to support Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth.
12/08/2021

Circular Economy Investment Fund

The Circular Economy Investment Fund, administered by Zero Waste Scotland, offers investment for SMEs based in Scotland and supports work that will deliver circular economy growth.
12/08/2021

Workplace Testing Scheme Expanded

More businesses can now apply for free Covid testing kits under a Scottish government scheme.
12/08/2021

Member News: GarthIvan Invitation to Glasgow Art Club & Gallery

ICC member GarthIvan, the owner of Agency withHeart, is delighted to invite you to his first solo show - The Last Of Our Kind - which is now on view at The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery through 10 September.
11/08/2021

ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme

VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up for a new voucher scheme to help low-income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic enjoy a subsidised two-night break in Scotland.
11/08/2021

Member News: New Chapter For Port Glasgow Library

A new chapter is beginning at Port Glasgow Library which has reopened following a makeover.
10/08/2021

Net-Walking With Chambers To Largs Golf Club

We are pleased to bring you August NETWALKING to Largs. Join your Chamber and fellow members from Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde Chamber for a facilitated morning of networking.
10/08/2021

Member News: MM Search Shortlisted In The Global Recruiter Awards

Scotland's fastest-growing executive search firm, MM Search, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer category of The Global Recruiter UK Awards 2021.
10/08/2021

SCC Network La French Day With SDI

La French Day is a digital event taking place on 7 September 2021 with Scottish Development International and Scottish Chambers of Commerce, which will provide Scottish […]
10/08/2021

Fully Funded Graduate Apprenticeship Roles With Strathclyde University

The University of Strathclyde has a limited number of places available for their fully funded Graduate Apprentices commencing September this year. 
10/08/2021

Global Warming Will Hit 1.5C By 2040, Warns IPCC Report

Human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and sometimes irreversible ways, a major UN scientific report has said.
09/08/2021

Scotland Loves Local Fund II Opens For Application

Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund.
09/08/2021

Ardgowan Announces £400k Gin Distillery And £3m New Funds

Ardgowan Distillery has announced plans for a new bespoke centre for Blackwoods gin at its Inverkip site following a loan of up to £5 million from UK drinks specialists Distil plc.
09/08/2021

Scotland Moves Beyond Level 0

Scotland has made its most significant step out of lockdown to date as the country moves “beyond level 0”.
08/08/2021

COVID Cash Boost For Inverclyde Venues

A total of more than £160,000 from a Government pandemic fund has been awarded to three cultural organisations and performing arts venues in Inverclyde.